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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 521.46 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 521.46 and 228.46 is: 315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 521.46 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/521.46 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 521.46 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 119,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,132.33/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.28

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